FInal Exam: World Music Listenings

Question 1

Which part of the world’s music contains the following qualities?
-string instrument which almost sounds “out of tune” when first plucked.
-drums sound weird. Almost remind me of a “bubble” or they’re under water.
-sometimes include clapping and overall more complex rhythms

Answer 1

India

Question 2

Which part of the world’s music contains the following qualities?
-the string instrument used sounds similar to Indias, but more intone sounding. Resembles a guitar, but not exactly.
-music contains drums
-overall sounds Indian, but with a bit more of a ‘Western’ feel to it

Answer 2

Middle East

Question 3

Which part of the world’s music contains the following qualities?
-PAN DRUM!! <3
-sounds like party/ dance music

Answer 3

Caribbean

Question 4

Which part of the world’s music contains the following qualities?
- lots of ‘tuning’ sound waves can be heard.
-mallet instruments
-sometimes a higher pitched recorder type instrument can be heard
-rattle percussion/ higher (tenor) pitched drums

Answer 4

Indonesia

Question 5

Which part of the world’s music contains the following qualities?
- primarily non-pitched instruments
-rattles, bells, drums
-lots of/ primarily if not all percussion

Answer 5

Africa

Question 6

Which part of the world’s music contains the following qualities?
-very Spanish sounding. (we love to see it)

Answer 6

Venezuela